Fact Sheet: Quad Countries Launch Cancer Moonshot Initiative to Reduce the Burden of Cancer in the Indo-Pacific

September 22nd, 12:03 pm

The Quad countries—US, Australia, India, and Japan—launched the Quad Cancer Moonshot to combat cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific. This initiative aims to strengthen cancer care by enhancing health infrastructure, promoting HPV vaccination, increasing screenings, and expanding treatment. During the Quad Leaders' Cancer Moonshot event, India commited to providing HPV sampling kits, detection tools and cervical cancer vaccines worth $7.5 million to the Indo-Pacific region.

In Cancer Care, Collaboration is essential for Cure: PM Modi at Cancer Moonshot Program for QUAD Leaders

September 22nd, 06:25 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Quad Cancer Moonshot event hosted by President Joseph R Biden Jr., on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister deeply appreciated this thoughtful initiative of President Biden aimed at preventing, detecting and treating cervical cancer.

PM Modi attends Quad Cancer Moonshot event

September 22nd, 06:10 am

PM Modi attends the sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware

September 22nd, 05:21 am

In his address at the QUAD Summit, PM Modi underscored the alliance's significant progress since 2021 under President Biden's leadership, highlighting its crucial role in promoting a rules-based international order, respect for sovereignty, and peaceful conflict resolution amidst global tensions. He reaffirmed QUAD’s shared commitment to a free, open, inclusive, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. PM Modi also announced that India will host the QUAD Leaders' Summit in 2025.